Mussels have got to be the quickest seafood dinner you can make. They truly are a 15 minute meal.
They are also the most flavourful and easiest seafood you can cook. They always present with an unbelievably delicious soup and that’s a fact.
I am, sitting at my computer writing up this recipe, made earlier this week, believing that I have cracked the code for a really quick delicious summer seafood extravaganza, when Jamie Oliver appears on my television in his new program, newly svelt with a side ways combed fringe. There he is on the small screen making a 15 minutes fish stew…..anchovies, garlic and tomato…..I’d like to think great minds think alike as I really respect Jamie Oliver. His fish stew looked gorgeous, but mine is just as enticing and just as quick. No cutting of fish but a hearty colourful soup based dish. Serve this with pasta, quinoa, fregola or rice……
Mussels with Leeks, Peas and Tomato and Truffled Anchovies
Ingredients
- 1 kg mussels cleaned black
- 400 gm tomatoes canned chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small leek chopped and cleaned (or 1 small onion)
- 150 gm peas frozen (1 cup)(opt- you could use green beans, broccoli, chickpeas)
- 4 sprigs parsley flat, picked and very roughly chopped or ripped
- 4 sprigs mint same as above
- 6 anchovies I used truffled anchovies
- 60 ml olive oil 1/4 cup
- 1 chopped chilli red, optional
Instructions
- Have your rice, couscous, quinoa or pasta ready before you start and keep warm
- Heat the pot and add 1/2 the olive oil. Add the leek , garlic and anchovies and sweat till softened without colouring.
- Turn up the heat a little and add the tomato, peas, ( chilli if using) and bring up to the boil add the Mussels (and a touch more oil if you love the taste). Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes on high ( or until you see a bit of steam escape. Then take off the heat and shake the pot and put the lid back on for 5-6 minutes.
- All of the mussels should be open. Add the chopped herbs and serve .
- A squirt of lemon is also nice with these
Try this mussel recipe too.
Tania, that looks AMAZING! I adore mussels – will look out for that brand too, thanks for the headsup!
celia recently posted..Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These mussels look really delicious! I have been afraid of making them because I’m not sure I’ll like them, but I always think they look so good! I’ll have to give it a try.
Amy (Savory Moments) recently posted..Shredded brussel sprouts with chestnuts and pomegranate
A lovely mussel dish! I am too a fan of Jamie.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Figs and Pomegranate
What a great mussel dish. I think you and Jamie have a lot in common – you can both cook mussels really well! (He’s stolen a few of my recipes too, you know!) xx
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This certainly sounds delicious indeed! Where oh where did you find truffled anchovies, and how do they taste? I just love truffles, and I just love anchovies, so I’m guessing they must be pretty darn good 🙂
InTolerantChef recently posted..Christmassy Cherry Cobbler
My husband would love you for this dish. Mussels are such a favourite of his. He usually steams them with garlic and chillies but this sounds extra tasty. I will let him know about your recipe.
Suzanne Perazzini recently posted..Chocolate, Banana, Coconut Slice – sugar, gluten & dairy-free
Yes, yes, yes: a big ‘like’ factor here! Even tho’ ordinary anchovies will probably have to do!! I also saw the Jamie Oliver take on this. Quite oddly I love his 15 minute meals a heap better than the 30 minute ones: somehow they have been a wonderful combination of easy AND interesting! Swore I would never buy another cookery book [they are all over the cottage!], but think may make this one of my Christmas presents! Meanwhile shall try your version 😀 !
Hello, Yes I agree I do like is 15 minute recipes. Go on get yourself one!
Ok if I liked mussels I’d totally go for this dish. I’m sure Jamie must have stolen the idea from you. I do love him too though.
Claire @ Claire K Creations recently posted..Mexican chocolate snickerdoodles
Ooh, those mussels are making me drool. Now I want to make this for dinner tonight!
yummychunklet recently posted..Pan-Seared Oatmeal with Pomegranate Compote & Cider Syrup
Hehe I must tune in to see this svelte and swish new Jamie! 15 minute meals are the best aren’t they? And this definitely doesn’t look like a 15 minute meal but they’re the best kind really 😉
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